Residential Senior Counselor - Mental Health

SERV Behavioral Health System, Inc. • Plainsboro Township, NJ, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

SERV, a well-established leader in behavioral healthcare in New Jersey, supports people with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities as they achieve greater independence and life satisfaction through a wide range of services.

JOB SUMMARY:

Program development and administration for behavioral health care services to the agency’s adult clients through the provision of Client Care Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Medications and monitoring procedures
Residential counseling skills
Crisis prevention and intervention
Proper documentation procedures
Ability to be a member of a treatment team
Facilitate management
Administrative supervision
Staff training and orientation
Individual services coordination
Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment while adhering to all safety standards, government regulations, and corporate policies.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY:

Bachelor’s degree with a major in mental health or other appropriate human services discipline or a High School Diploma/GED plus 4 years of related work-life experience.
Or a combination of 1 or more years of college and related work-life experience, which total 4 years.
If the bachelor’s degree is not in the human services field, the candidate must have at least 1 year of related work-life experience.
Additional qualifications can include an RN or LPN with 2 years of related work-life experience.
In addition to the above, the candidate must have one year of experience in a residential setting.
Valid driver’s license in the state of residence and no more than 5 points on driving record.
Must be 21 years old.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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